Whiskers University

WHISKERS DOG TRAINING

For the Puppies!
Welcome to our training program tailored just for puppies 6 months old and under! As cute as puppies are, it is important to get a head start on training to help when they aren't so little anymore! These skills are used in everyday life and help set your puppy up for success in their adulthood! In the program, your puppy will learn good manners and be introduced to basic obedience skills. Choose 2-3 skills below.
-Introduction to grooming tools
-Walking on leash
-Recall
-Place
-Handler engagement
-Leave it
-Crate training
-Impulse control
-Basic Obedience commands (sit, down, stay, stand, etc.)

For the Dogs!
Welcome to our training program that is tailored for dogs 6 months or older! Old dogs can learn new tricks, and it's never too late to start training! In this program, your dog will learn the basics of obedience that are used in everyday life, both at home and in public. This program is also available to those who have previously taken our "For the Puppies" program to further obedience skills. Choose to work on 2-3 skills below.
-Loose leash walking
-Recall
-Place
-Handler engagement
-Leave it
-Impulse control
-Politeness when petting
-Entering Doorways
-Basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, stand, etc.)

Advanced Obedience
Welcome to our advanced obedience program! This program is offered to dogs that have completed our "For the Dogs" training program. This can be used as a great refresher and those who want to further their dogs obedience skills. This program is tailored specifically to your dogs needs.
-Training refreshers and advancement
-Positional and distance stays
-Off leash heeling and obedience commands
-Walking and obedience with distractions
-Advanced impulse control

Ally Pawloski

Dogs have always been a huge part of Ally's life! In 2018, she found a passion for dog training while seriously training her Golden Retriever, Fynn. After completing three learning certifications and working with several trainers, Ally began offering her services to dog owners. She has been training dogs since 2021 and has also been working at Whiskers at the front desk! She utilizes balanced training methods and tailors each session to the individual dog's needs. Dog training isn't "one size fits all" as each dog is uniquely different. In her spare, Ally enjoys her hobby of pet photography, as well as spending time with her dogs, Fynn and Kenai, and her family.

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Private Sessions

Welcome to our private training sessions, which are tailored specifically to the dog and the owner. These training sessions are focused on basic and advanced obedience skills while providing the owner with hands on information, and techniques on how to continue training outside of Whiskers University. During these sessions, you and your dog will learn skills that will help in everyday life scenarios.

Contact the front desk to schedule your private session appointment time.

Price: $95/session

4-day package: $340 ($85/session)

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Training Programs

Each of our training programs include 8 training sessions. Choose between one of the two scheduling options below:

Two week program: Monday-Thursday

Four week program: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday

Price: $600/program

Drop Off: 6am-8am

Pick Up: 12pm-1pm

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For the Puppies!

Welcome to our training program tailored just for puppies 6 months old and under! As cute as puppies are, it is important to get a head start on training to help when they aren't so little anymore! These skills are used in everyday life and help set your puppy up for success in their adulthood! In the program, your puppy will learn good manners and be introduced to basic obedience skills.

Introduction to grooming tools
Walking on leash
Recall
Place
Handler engagement
Leave it
Crate training
Impulse control
Basic Obedience commands (sit, down, stay, stand, etc.)

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For the Dogs!

Welcome to our training program that is tailored for dogs 6 months or older! Old dogs can learn new tricks, and it's never too late to start training! In this program, your dog will learn the basics of obedience that are used in everyday life, both at home and in public. This program is also available to those who have previously taken our "For the Puppies" program to further obedience skills.

Loose leash walking
Recall
Place
Handler engagement
Leave it
Impulse control
Politeness when petting
Entering Doorways
Basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, stand, etc.)

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Advanced Obedience

Welcome to our advanced obedience program! This program is offered to dogs that have completed our "For the Dogs" training program. This can be used as a great refresher and those who want to further their dogs obedience skills. This program is tailored specifically to your dogs needs. This can be added one one day at a time after completing one of our other training programs.

Training refreshers and advancement
Positional and distance stays
Off-leash heeling and obedience commands
Walking and obedience with distractions
Advanced impulse control

Price: $75/day

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What Our Clients Are Saying

"Whiskers is the hands down the best boarding facility in Grand Rapids! The customer service is epic, I travel for a living and can't tell you how many times they've came through for me in the clutch. I know they love my dog Zoe and treat her like their own. I really appreciate their customer service and would highly recommend to anyone looking for boarding!"

Ezekiel F.

Tampa, FL

"We absolutely love sending our Old English Sheepdog, Hazy River, to Whiskers! She has been going every week for the last 6 months and we absolutely love it! She gets to socialize and play with other dogs and gets groomed by Megan each week! We have her get a bath and blowout each week and a haircut about once a month. We are always happy with how she looks each week and our dog is always happy when she comes home. We are so happy that we are able to send our dog to Whiskers!"

Kyle P.

Tampa, FL

"Whiskers is a great place that I have entrusted to take care of my puppy while I’m at work! I use their daycare system and have been very impressed! Their hours fit my schedule, they are very informative on how his day goes and they treat him like he was one of their own. I am greatly appreciative to have a place as nice as this to bring my dog to!"

Elli N.

Tampa, FL

"We used Whisker’s boarding services for the first time and will definitely back! They took great care of our dog while we were moving, answered all of our questions and were very friendly. We had complete confidence they’d take great care of our dog and they absolutely did!"

Isabella K.

Tampa, FL

"We LOVE taking our dogs to Whiskers! They are so well taken care of & the constant photo updates really make a dog mom feel good. Each time we pick them up they are so happy & most importantly, tired from a day full of play!"

McKayla E.

Tampa, FL

"Everyone was very friendly when I dropped Luna off the morning. I loved the pictures they sent me during her day! She was certainly happy when I picked her up. Her paws were wet from playing in the pool. I know she was having a great time because she loves the water play! The person handing her back to me took the time and sat down to give me a summary of her day and answered my questions."

Nancy T.

Tampa, FL

"Our dogs loved their vacation at Whiskers. The staff treated them with such love. We will definitely board our dogs there again!"

Susan B.

Tampa, FL

"Pet loving and friendly facility with great staff. Multiple fence layers, so even an escapee will still be safe behind fencing. All toys dishwasher cleansed for protection vs Covid-19. Evaluations for similar size and personality playgroups for daycare and boarding. Grooming, daycare, training and boarding available. Boarding and daycare include playtime twice daily in supervised and cleaned settings. Your pet will be well loved at Whiskers."

Shelley P.

Tampa, FL

"We’ve had nothing but great experiences here. Our dog Maverick has been boarded there 4 or 5 times now and has been treated like a king. He is anxious, reactive, and takes daily medication and the staff always says how much of a sweetheart he is and keeps up with his needs. They are great at responding, communicating, and treating your animals well. I would recommend Whiskers to anyone!"

Lauren P.

Tampa, FL

"The customer service is truly incredible. Staff were always kind, knowledgeable, and responsive. I never had to worry about Odin while we were away. He enjoyed his Penthouse Suite, (spoiled!) and all the extra group play time he received. We received daily updates with a picture attached, which we looked forward to every day. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for daycare or boarding. We won't go anywhere else."

Kimberly V.

Tampa, FL